2.08.2016

hero arts 2016 catalog blog hop

Hello and welcome to the Hero Arts 2016 Catalog Blog Hop! If you’re here from Clare Prezzia's blog, then you’re in the right place. If not, you may want to backtrack to the Hero Arts blog and start from the very beginning.

All of the stamps, dies, stencils and inks you've been seeing during this hop are officially available in the Hero Arts shop as of today, and shipping is free on all US orders over $50! Here's a look at a few of the fun new products I'll be using on my cards today...

Neon Red to Purple Ombré Ink • Neon Chartreuse to Blue Ombré Ink

Pearl Strings Bold Prints Cling Background (CG688)

I started by inking the large 6x6-inch Pearl Strings background with the neon ombré pads and stamping onto white cardstock. Because the stamp is large, you'll be able to repeat the ombré gradation a couple of times. I just love these bright, happy colors!

These backgrounds would be perfect for birthday cards and invitations, but today I decided to make some simple "hello" cards using another new stamp I love -- the Dotted Hello.

The sentiment panel is mounted flat against the card base, while the stamped background pieces are cut and raised with foam tape. To create the solid ombré look, I simply blended each of the three colors from the inkpad with a sponge dauber onto white cardstock. Once that was dry, I white heat embossed the Dotted Hello on top. A couple of thin gold strips finish off the cards. So easy!

There are many great 6x6 Bold Prints background stamps in this release. Here's a peek at some of the others you may be interested in...

BLOG HOP GIVEAWAYS! Hero Arts is giving away four $25 shopping sprees, drawn from comments left across all blogs in the hop. Comment by 11:59pm PT on Sunday, February 14, and they will announce the winner on the Hero Arts blog the following week. Hop along and comment for more chances to win!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Your next stop on the hop is the sweet and talented Libby Hickson.

Thank you for sharing your blog. I really enjoy the stamping and making cards. Thanks to you, I have started crafting with my family who are not crafters but they are eager to participate and learn. It is evident that you truly enjoy your love for everything paper, once again thank you for sharing.

Tami, the Pearl Strings background with the Dotted Hello stamp are "perfect" complements to one another....good choice girl! Absolutely in love with the new Neon Ombre inks and I've already ordered mine. Thanks for Sharing Tami

I like your tip to lay down the ombre colors with a sponge dauber. I did buy one pad to play with, but wasn't totally happy with the outcome. I'll have to try that, and practice more so I can get a background like your "pearls".

Oh my gosh! I am going to have to crack my piggy bank and my bank account to afford all the inks and stamps that I want that I have been seeing on all these blogs. Anybody want to float me a loan? LOL I love this background stamp but it's so big! I have some of those big stamps and with my child sized hands, they are hard for me to use. Any good ideas for me? I'm sure you have adult hands so it's not so much of a problem. I may be an adult, senior actually, but my body and hands have been child sized since about 6th grade. I never seem to get the whole image on the paper sometimes.I love how you made these cards and I want to try what you dd but maybe with one of my stamps. That is until I get this stamp and a few others and that amazing ink! I want it all! LOLYou did an amazing job on everything!

Hi Tami Sweetie. Even I haven't been crafting much in the past couple of years it is so great to be able to pop in and still see the same sweet faces and amazing designs behind Hero Arts. It really has been to long but so happy that I saw this blog hop online and to see your cards today. Love the funky feel and the design is mastered to perfection. Just love it so much. Hope you and yours are doing well and had a great Christmas. Wishing you all the best, today and everyday. Blessings & Hugs.

I've looked at your beautiful cards so many times the last three days, Tami ... They are absolutely spectacular!! I think the word that describes how I felt when I saw them was "gobsmacked"! LOVE these bright, modern designs!